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If you’re intrigued by Exchange Server virtualization, but not sure where to begin, you’ve come
to the right place. This guide provides information for every skill level -- from server
virtualization basics to tips and tricks for optimizing virtual Exchange
2007 or Exchange
Server 2010 environments.

Table of contents:

Exchange Server virtualization -- Getting started

Exchange
virtualization explained
If you are new to the world of Exchange Server virtualization, read this tip to learn which server
roles to virtualize, how to prevent a failure and much more.

Hyper-V
versus VMware for Exchange virtualizationDeciding between VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V for Exchange virtualization can be
difficult. Use this tip to compare how the two server virtualization products stack up in terms of
cost, features and support.

How to build a virtual Exchange test
lab
Virtual test labs provide a way to learn about new versions of
Exchange Server without incurring the cost of physical labs. Here's how to create your own virtual
Exchange lab.

Exchange 2010 virtualization

Do
this before virtualizing Exchange Server 2010Creating a virtual Exchange server is similar to creating a physical one, but there are
some important differences to be aware of. Use these five steps before virtualizing Exchange Server
2010.

SharePoint can improve the efficiency of your business, but is your implementation providing a positive ROI? Usage reporting can help you find out by tracking who is using SharePoint, how they are using it and why.